Deshikar spent the last few days of his life at Sriranga. He continued to be steadfast in
his faith. He spent all his time in study and teaching and in divine contemplation. He was
always calm and quiet. Blessed by Guru, Deshikar never desired any worldly pleasures. He
never fell a prey to temptations. He always concentrated on God and trusted Him with
unswerving devotion. He was fearless and gentle; he never meant any harm to any living
being.

His scholarship was profound. He was a poet of a high order, and he also deserved the
title 'Tarkika-simha since he was nonpareil in philosophical discussions and logical
arguments. An incomparably great devotee, he often forgot himself in ecstasy while singing
religious songs. It was his unsullied devotion, which lit up his poetic talent and
scholarship.

Above all, his spirit of renunciation was amazing. He had a huge galaxy offollowers who
held him in great esteem. He lived a life of utter simplicity and austerity. He had in him
a combination of all virtues.